TelemetryTV Platform Dictionary

General Terms

• TelemetryTV Platform
  A SaaS-based digital signage solution that allows users to manage, monitor, and configure digital signage devices at scale.

• Media Player
  Software provided by TelemetryTV to run on customer-provided hardware for digital signage purposes. It handles content playback, scheduling, and communication with the TelemetryTV cloud.

• Content Management System (CMS)
  The core of TelemetryTV's platform, enabling users to create, schedule, and deploy digital signage content.

• TelemetryOS
  A custom Linux-based operating system designed for digital signage. Optimized for performance, security, and integration with hardware.

• Player
  A device or software instance running the TelemetryTV media player to render and display content on connected screens. (JS User)

• Browser
  A web-based interface used to access the TelemetryTV platform for content management, scheduling, and device monitoring. (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge).

• Playlist
  A sequential arrangement of content items (images, videos, apps, etc.) scheduled for playback on digital signage devices.

• Schedule
  A set of rules dictating when and how content (e.g., playlists) will be displayed on specific devices or groups.

• Template
  Pre-designed layouts or content structures that can be customized to simplify content creation.

• Zone-Based Layouts
  The ability to divide a screen into multiple sections (zones) for displaying different content simultaneously.

• Provisioning
  The process of preparing and configuring a device to connect with TelemetryTV’s platform.

• Device Grouping
  Organizing devices into logical groups for simplified content assignment and management.

Features

• Device Management
  Tools to manage devices at scale, including provisioning, monitoring, logging, and configuration in real time.

• Content Caching
  The ability to store content locally on devices via a global Content Delivery Network (CDN), ensuring offline playback.

• Turnkey App Library
  Pre-built apps for common use cases like news feeds, weather updates, RSS feeds, and more.

• Web Screenshots
  A screenshotting tool that captures visuals from websites for use in digital signage.

• Custom WebApps
  Web-based applications integrated with TelemetryTV, allowing custom workflows, signage solutions, and kiosk applications using APIs and web frameworks.

• Global Data Sovereignty
  Ensures compliance with regional data regulations by supporting local data storage and processing.

Security and Compliance

• SOC 2 Compliance
  A rigorous standard ensuring that TelemetryTV adheres to best practices for data security and privacy.

• SAML Authentication
  A single sign-on (SSO) protocol for secure, enterprise-grade authentication.

• Permissions and Groups
  A feature for managing access control across teams and user roles.

• Audit Logging
  A detailed log of actions and changes made within the TelemetryTV platform for security and compliance purposes.

Hardware

• TelemetryOS Box
  A fanless hardware device preloaded with TelemetryOS for plug-and-play digital signage.

• Fanless Hardware
  Devices designed without fans for silent, durable operation, often used in signage environments.

• TelemetryOS Stick
  A compact, stick-based device preloaded with TelemetryOS for easy deployment.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
  The ability for customers to install TelemetryOS on compatible hardware such as Raspberry Pi or Intel-based computers.

• Raspberry Pi
  A small, affordable computer that can run TelemetryOS, commonly used for custom digital signage solutions.

• OPS (Open Pluggable Specification)
  A standard interface used for integrating media players into commercial displays.

Software and Operating Systems

• Android
  A widely used operating system supported by TelemetryTV for customers leveraging Android devices for digital signage. (Google Play Store)

• Android APK
  An Android package file format used to distribute and install TelemetryTV’s media player software on Android devices.

• App
  A software application, such as TelemetryTV's media player or prebuilt turnkey apps, designed to run on compatible devices to manage and display content. (Implementation Method, Electron (Windows, Mac, Linux), Chrome, Android, PWA.

Integrations

• API
  A programmatic interface for controlling all TelemetryTV features, enabling integration with third-party systems.

• RS232/RS485/GPIO
  Protocols supported by TelemetryOS for integration with electronics such as industrial systems or custom setups.

• GitHub Actions
  A DevOps tool integrated with Custom WebApps to streamline deployment workflows.

• AWS Kinesis Firehose
  Integration to stream real-time device data for advanced business intelligence and analytics.

• Webhooks
  Automated messages sent to third-party systems when specific events occur on the TelemetryTV platform.

Advertising and Monetization

• Programmatic Advertising
  Integration with Digital Out of Home (DOOH) and Connected TV (CTV) networks for automated ad placements.

Interactive Features

• Touch Screen Kiosk Support
  Capabilities to build and manage interactive signage solutions for kiosks.

Advanced Functionality

• Real-Time Device Monitoring
  The ability to track and manage device health and performance in real time.

• SDK for WebApps
  A software development kit allowing deep control over playlists, devices, and contextual displays.